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February/March 2014 Lite Challenge: Hansel & Gretel

Hi folks!

Thought I'd have a bash at the Challenge this time - some great stuff going on already, though, so I'm probably bringing up the rear here

That said, I decided to go with a storytelling map of Hansel & Gretel (complete with story!). Started out with a basic layout, then added some rough buildings and carried it on with the text. I've just got done putting details on the houses, next step is to detail the forest, then start colouring!

Step 1

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I still learning, so please feel free to leave some creative criticism!

Cheers

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I'm done with the map, now but I thought I'd just throw a little border around it before calling it quits... Having said tbat, I think that, with the style I've chosen, I've bitten off more than I can chew!

And yeah, it's taken me a while, lol!

If at first you don't succeed; try, try again. If you still don't succeed; go to the tutorials section!